Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Ontario is providing additional support to detect potential hearing loss in newborns sooner and ensure that families with children who have permanent hearing loss, or are at risk, get the supports they need.
As part of its Fair Housing Plan, the government of Ontario is establishing an expert forum to offer suggestions and engage in discussion on how to make housing more affordable in the province.
The Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has issued a practice notice to allow the submission of documents electronically to the RPD using Canada Post’s epost Connect™ service. Counsel and unrepresented claimants are encouraged to review the practice notice for further details.
The government of Ontario is providing more opportunities for newcomers and multicultural communities to succeed, with a new grant program focused on promoting diversity and reducing barriers to inclusion.
Canada and Ontario turn 150 on July 1st, and the province is celebrating with festivities and events across the province.
The government of Ontario is taking steps to strengthen the quality and delivery of education in rural and Northern communities, with the aim to provide students with the best possible start in life and build a foundation for their future success.
The government of Ontario has launched a new program that aims to make it easier for community partners to offer health, social, cultural, recreational and other services for local residents in one spot.
The government of Ontario is helping to build a new facility in the Durham region that will provide a variety of services and supports for people under one roof.
Starting July 1, legislation and regulation changes come into effect that aim to make life more convenient and affordable for people in Ontario, strengthen democratic institutions, and help build a fairer, more inclusive province.
The Community Legal Clinic of York Region (CLCYR) and the Vaughan Community Health Centre (VCHC) have opened a new office to provide legal aid services to low-income Ontarians in the Vaughan area. This new satellite office, co-located with the Vaughan Community Health Centre, offers legal consultation to visitors and patients of the VCHC every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..